St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade

2019 Brookside 39th Annual St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade

The annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade is a fun, family-oriented event occurring the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day - this year Saturday, March 16th. The parade draws participants and spectators from around the metro and kicks off a spirit-filled week in Kansas City celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The Brookside Business Association and Community Improvement District sponsor the celebration each year. Over 100 organizations and businesses from across the metro enter the parade each year. Whether marching, dancing, walking or riding vehicles ranging from red wagons and bikes to floats and classic cars, the entrants, music and other festivities are sure to entertain groups and families of all ages. Entries include bands, drill teams, Irish dancers, bagpipers, the mounted patrol, and dogs of all shapes and sizes including Basset Hounds, Great Danes and of course, Irish Setters. It’s a one-of-a-kind event that you don’t want to miss!

Applications are now open!

Submittal: The Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-up Parade is a family event focused on fun and the St. Patrick’s holiday. Each year, 100 entries are selected to participate. The parade is a great way to have fun and show case your organization. Entries are evaluated in the order they are submitted, and acceptance is based on entertainment value and compliance with event rules. Applications will open in early January. To apply, complete the 2019 Entry Form (see link below), accepting the release/waiver, rules, regulations and permissions (part of the online application) and paying the entry fee (see Payment link below). Entry fees for 2019 are $50, except for commercial entries over 60 feet long which are $100.

2019 Entry Fees: To help offset costs for the parade, the 2019 entry fee is $50, except for commercial entries over 60 feet long which are $100. The nominal fee helps us ensure we can continue to provide a safe, high-quality parade with great community entertainment. The entry fee may be paid by credit card online using the link below, or by check mailed to Brookside Business Association, 6814 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131 (no mailed cash).

Pay Online Here: No account required if paying as guest with a credit or debit card.